DOCSLIB.ORG

And C-Band Satellites Uplink, Downlink and Translation Frequencies MITEQ TECHNICAL NOTE 25T016 MAY 1998 REV H

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
And C-Band Satellites Uplink, Downlink and Translation Frequencies MITEQ TECHNICAL NOTE 25T016 MAY 1998 REV H Back to Communication Products Group Technical Notes 25T016 Ku- and C-Band Satellites Uplink, Downlink and Translation Frequencies MITEQ TECHNICAL NOTE 25T016 MAY 1998 REV H Ku- and C BAND SATELLITES UPLINK, DOWNLINK and TRANSLATION FREQUENCIES ____________ MITEQ has published this technical note of Ku- and C Band frequencies because of the difficulties in obtaining the translation frequencies for the specific satellites around the world. We believe this is the most comprehensive listing of satellite frequencies currently available. MITEQ welcomes any additions and/or corrections to this list that our readers may be aware of. The notation “/VAR” indicates that there are various translation frequencies for the specific satellite or band. This may be due to cross-polarization, cross-transponder, or cross-band switching capabilities in the spacecraft. SECTION ONE Ku BAND SATELLITES Satellite Satellite Uplink Downlink Organization Name Frequency Frequency Xlatn AMERICAN MOBILE SAT CORP (AMSC) AMSC-1 13.0-13.15 10.76-10.91 2.24 13.2-13.25 10.9-10.95 2.30 ARAB SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS ORG ARABSAT 2 13.75-14.0 12.5-12.75 1.247 ASIA PACIFIC TELECOM CO LTD (APT) APSTAR 2R 14.0-14.5 12.25-12.75 1.75 ASIA SATELLITE TELECOM CO LTD (ASIASAT) ASIASAT 2 14.0-14.3 12.2-12.5 1.80 ASIASAT 3 14.0-14.5 12.25-12.75 1.748 AT&T SKYNET TRANSPONDER SERVICES TELSTAR 401 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 COMSAT SBS-2 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SBS-3 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 DOMINION VIDEO SAT INC DVS-1 17.33858-17.77598 12.23858-12.67598 5.10 DEUTCHE BUNDESPOST TELECOM DFS-1 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.50 DFS-2 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.50 DFS-3 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.50 DFS-1 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 DFS-2 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 DFS-3 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 TDF-1 17.3-18.1 11.7-12.1 5.60 TVSAT2 17.3-18.1 11.7-12.5 5.60 ECHOSTAR SATELLITE CORPORATION ECHOSTAR 101 17.3-17.8 12.2-12.75 5.10 ECHOSTAR 102 17.3-17.8 12.2-12.75 5.10 SECTION ONE - Cont. Ku BAND SATELLITES Satellite Satellite Uplink Downlink Organization Name Frequency Frequency Xlatn EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY (ESA) ARTEMIS & DRS - (SKDR & ODR) 28.68-29.75 18.35-19.6 VAR (LLM) 14.2315-14.248 12.7315-12.7495 VAR _________________________________________________________________________ EMS (FORWARD XPNDR) 14.236-14.245 1.530-1.559 12.706 12.686 _________________________________________________________________________ EMS (RETURN XPNDR) 1.6315-1.6605 12.736-12.745 11.1045 11.0845 EUTELSAT EUTELSAT I - 14.25-14.5 10.95-11.2 3.30 F1, F2, F4, F5 14.0-14.25 11.45-11.7 2.55 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.500 _________________________________________________________________________ EUTELSAT II - 14.25-14.5 10.95-11.2 3.30 F1, F2, F3, F4 14.0-14.25 11.45-11.7 2.55 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.50 _________________________________________________________________________ “HOT BIRD” 1 12.90-13.25 11.2-11.55 1.69559 “HOT BIRD” 2 13.75-14.0 11.45-11.7 2.30 17.3-18.1 11.7-12.5 5.60 “HOT BIRD” 3 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.50 14.25-14.5 10.95-11.2 3.30 17.3-18.1 11.7-12.5 5.60/VAR “HOT BIRD” 4 13.75-14.0 12.5-12.75 1.25 17.3-18.1 11.7-12.5 5.60 18.1-18.4 10.7-10.95 7.40/VAR SECTION ONE - Cont. Ku BAND SATELLITES Satellite Satellite Uplink Downlink Organization Name Frequency Frequency Xlatn EUTELSAT - Cont. “HOT BIRD” 5 14.0-14.25 11.45-11.7 2.45344 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.6336 14.23-14.5 10.95-11.22 3.27925 ______________________________________________________________________ W24 F1 13.0-13.25 11.2-11.45 1.8/VAR 13.75-14.0 11.45-11.7 2.3 13.75-14.0 12.5-12.75 1.25 14.0-14.25 11.45-11.7 2.55 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.5 14.25-14.5 10.95-11.2 3.30/VAR _______________________________________________________________________ W24 F2 13.0-13.25 11.2-11.45 1.7825 13.75-14.0 11.45-11.70 2.3/VAR 14.0-14.25 12.50-12.75 1.5 14.25-14.5 10.95-11.20 3.3 _______________________________________________________________________ SEASAT 13.75-14.0 11.45-11.7 2.3/VAR 13.75-14.0 12.5-12.75 1.25/VAR 14.0-14.25 11.45-11.7 2.55/VAR 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.5/VAR 14.25-14.5 10.95-11.2 3.3/VAR FRIENDLY ISLAND SAT COMM LTD (TONGASAT CONSORTIUM) TONGASAT 14.325-14.425 11.525-11.625 2.80 GE AMERICOM SATCOM K-1 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SATCOM K-2 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SECTION ONE - Cont. Ku BAND SATELLITES Satellite Satellite Uplink Downlink Organization Name Frequency Frequency Xlatn GTE SPACENET GSTAR I 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 GSTAR II 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 GSTAR III 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 GSTAR IV 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SPACENET I (CHINASAT) 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SPACENET II 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SPACENET III 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SPACENET IV 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 ASC I 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 HISPASAT SA (SPAIN) FSS 1A 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.495 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.800 ____________________________________________________________________ FSS 1B 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.495 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.800 ____________________________________________________________________ TVA 1A 14.249 12.078 2.171 TVA 1B 14.249 12.015 2.234 TVR 1B 14.317 11.517 2.800 TVR 1B 14.464 11.664 2.800 DBS 17.3-17.8 12.122-12.622 5.17804 HUGHES SBS4 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SBS5 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 SBS6 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 GALAXY 4, 7 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 GALAXY 3R 14.0-14.5 11.7-12.2 2.30 (South America) 13.75-14.5 11.45-12.2 2.30 DIRECTV 1, 2, 3 17.3-17.8 12.2-12.7 5.10 SECTION ONE - Cont. Ku BAND SATELLITES Satellite Satellite Uplink Downlink Organization Name Frequency Frequency Xlatn INDONESIA TELECOM PALAPA C 13.75-14.5 10.95-11.7 2.80 INTELSAT SYSTEM V - 501-508 14.0-14.25 10.95-11.2 3.05 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 ________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM VA - 510-512 14.0-14.25 10.95-11.2 3.05 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 ________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM VA (IBS) - 513, 515 14.0-14.25 10.95-11.2 3.05 12.505-12.755 1.495 11.7-11.95 2.30 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 ________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM VI - 601-605 14.0-14.25 10.95-11.2 3.05 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 _____________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM VII - 701-705 14.0-14.25 10.95-11.2 3.05 11.7-11.95 2.295 12.505-12.755 1.495 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 _____________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM VIIA - 706-707 14.0-14.25 10.95-11.2 3.05 14.0-14.25 11.7-11.95 2.295 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.495 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 SECTION ONE - Cont. Ku BAND SATELLITES Satellite Satellite Uplink Downlink Organization Name Frequency Frequency Xlatn INTELSAT- Cont. SYSTEM K - 14.25-14.5 11.45-11.7 2.80 (North/South America Only) 14.0-14.25 11.7-11.95 2.30 (Europe Only) 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.50 _____________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM VIIIA - 805 14.0-14.25 11.7-11.95 2.295 14.0-14.25 12.5-12.75 1.495 806 14.0-14.25 11.7-11.95 2.295 JAPAN SATELLITE SYSTEMS INC JCSAT-1 14.0-14.5 12.25-12.75 1.748 JCSAT-2 14.0-14.5 12.25-12.75 1.748 JCSAT-3 14.0-14.5 12.25-12.75 1.748/VAR KOREA TELECOM KOREASAT 1 - (FSS) 14.0-14.5 12.25-12.75 1.748 (DBS) 14.5-14.8 11.7-12.0 2.79782 KOREASAT 2 14.0-14.5 12.25-12.75 1.748 14.5-14.8 11.7-12.0 2.79782 MALAYSIA EAST ASIA SATELLITE MEASAT 1 13.75-14.5 10.7-11.45 3.05 13.75-14.0 12.25-12.50 1.50 _____________________________________________________________________ MEASAT 2 13.70-14.3 10.96-11.56 2.74 14.0-14.25 12.25-12.75 1.50 MINISTRY FOR POSTAL and TELECOM - Also INTERSPUTNIK (RUSSIA) GORIZONT 4, 13 14.325 11.541 2.784 EXPRESS (14° W) 14.325, 14.425 11.525, 11.625 2.80 EXPRESS (80° E) 14.325, 14.425 11.525, 11.625 2.80 LOUTCH 14.744-14.800 12.512-12.568 2.232 SECTION ONE - Cont.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Project Number: JMW-USC1
    Project Number: JMW-USC1 Department of Social Science and Policy Studies THE FUTURE OF UNMANNED SPACE: A SPECULATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE COMMERCIAL MARKET An Interactive Qualifying Project Report: Submitted to the Faculty of the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science by ______________________________ Peter Brayshaw ______________________________ Brooks Farnham ______________________________ Jon Leslie December 16, 2004 _____________________________ ________________________________ Professor John M. Wilkes, Advisor Professor Peter Campisano, Co-Advisor Abstract: This report is one of many which deal with the unmanned space race. It is a prediction of who will have the greatest competitive advantage in the commercial market over the next 25 years, based on historical analogy. Background information on Russia, China, Japan, the United States and the European Space Agency, including the launch vehicles and launch services each provides, is covered. The new prospect of space platforms is also investigated. 2 Table of Contents Abstract: ...................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 3 Introduction ................................................................................................. 5 Literature Review ...................................................................................... 5 Project
    [Show full text]
  • Health of the U.S. Space Industrial Base and the Impact of Export Controls
    PRE -DECISIONAL - NOT FOR RELEASE Briefing of the Working Group on the Health of the U.S. Space Industrial Base and the Impact of Export Controls February 2008 1 PRE -DECISIONAL - NOT FOR RELEASE Preamble • “In order to increase knowledge, discovery, economic prosperity, and to enhance the national security, the United States must have robust, effective, and efficient space capabilities. ” - U.S. National Space Policy (August 31, 2006). 2 PRE -DECISIONAL - NOT FOR RELEASE Statement of Task • Empanel an expert study group to [1] review previous and ongoing studies on export controls and the U.S. space industrial base and [2] assess the health of the U.S. space industrial base and determine if there is any adverse impact from export controls, particularly on the lower -tier contractors. • The expert study group will review the results of the economic survey of the U.S. space industrial base conducted by the Department of Commerce and analyzed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). • Integrate the findings of the study group with the result of the AFRL / Department of Commerce survey to arrive at overall conclusions and recommendations regarding the impact of export controls on the U.S. space industrial base. • Prepare a report and briefing of these findings 3 PRE -DECISIONAL - NOT FOR RELEASE Working Group 4 PRE -DECISIONAL - NOT FOR RELEASE Methodology • Leveraged broad set of interviews and data from: – US government • Department of State, Department of Defense (OSD/Policy, OSD/AT&L, DTSA, STRATCOM, General Council), NRO, Department
    [Show full text]
  • 23 Mar 2018 2018 Asiasat Reports 2017 Annual Results
    MEDIA RELEASE AsiaSat Reports 2017 Annual Results Hong Kong, 23 March 2018 - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited (‘AsiaSat’ – SEHK: 1135), Asia’s leading satellite operator, today announced financial results for the full- year ended 31 December 2017. Financial Highlights: 2017 revenue returned to an upward trend with an increase of 6% to HK$1,354 million from HK$1,272 million in 2016, supported by the lease of the full Ku-band payload of AsiaSat 8 during the year, on-going migration from Standard Definition to High Definition broadcasting and increased demand for data services 2017 profit attributable to owners was HK$397 million (2016: HK$430 million). On a like-for- like basis, after excluding a reversal of tax provision of HK$55 million in 2016, 2017 profit recorded an increase of 6%, HK$22 million compared to 2016 Proposed final dividend of HK$0.20 per share (2016: HK$0.20 per share). Together with the interim dividend of HK$0.18 per share (2016: Nil), the total dividend for the year 2017 is HK$0.38 per share (2016: HK$0.20 per share ) Operational Highlights: AsiaSat enters its 30th year in 2018 with an expanded and upgraded satellite fleet, including the new AsiaSat 9 which became fully operational in November 2017, bringing improved performance to customers and additional capacity to grow company business A lease for the full payload of AsiaSat 4 was secured following successful migration of customers from AsiaSat 4 to AsiaSat 9, the full revenue impact of which will be seen in 2018 Overall payload utilisation
    [Show full text]
  • Federal Communications Commission Record 9 FCC Red No
    DA 94-203 Federal Communications Commission Record 9 FCC Red No. 6 4. PanAmSat also contends that, in violation of Section Before the 202 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 202, Comsat Federal Communications Commission offers a "new" service in Transmittal 20 to a single cus Washington, D.C. 20554 tomer under terms not available to other Comsat cus tomers. PanAmSat Petition at 1-3. Comsat replies that because the reservation request for this particular service In the Matter of was made prior to an April 1993 cut-off date contained in its tariff,3 Comsat correctly applied the pre-April 1993 tariffed terms. Comsat Reply at 2-3.4 Comsat Corporation Transmittal Nos. 20 and 22 5. Finally, PanAmSat contends that, contrary to the Comsat World Systems Commission©s rules, Comsat©s Transmittal 20 omits a ma terial term: the power level for Comsat©s 54 MHz digital Tariff F.C.C. No. 1 video service. Absent such information, PanAmSat argues, the fairness of Comsat©s charges and the adequacy of Comsat©s offering to meet specific customer needs cannot ORDER be determined. PanAmSat Petition at 3-5. Comsat responds that its transmittal implicitly incorporates by reference all Adopted: March 3, 1994; Released: March 4, 1994 relevant provisions in Comsat Tariff No. 1 and that, in cluded among those provisions, is a reference to an By the Chief, Tariff Division, Common Carrier Bureau: INTELSAT document from which the power level can be calculated. Comsat Reply at 4-5. 1. On January 6, 1994, Comsat Corporation -- Comsat 6.
    [Show full text]
  • Ka-Band Satellite Consumer Triple-Play and Professional Video Services
    Ka-Band Satellite Consumer Triple-Play and Professional Video Services Guillaume Benoit, Hector Fenech, Stefano Pezzana, and Alessia Tomatis Eutelsat, 70 rue Balard, 75015 Paris, France +33 1 53 98 47 47 {gbenoit,hfenech,spezzana,atomatis}@eutelsat.fr Abstract. This article presents Eutelsat European Ka-band implementation of the broadband ToowayTM service and its evolution through a dedicated Ka-band exclusive satellite (KA-SAT). It also explains Eutelsat’s choice in se- lecting the Ka-band for interactive services, broadcast video and IPTV ser- vices, demonstrating the optimal consumer service synergy between existing Ku-band and new Ka-band services. KA-SAT satellite is not focusing only on consumer triple-play services. In- deed, Eutelsat strategy consists in offering also professional video and data services in Ka-band (video distribution, video contribution, e-cinema, file transport) sharing the same transparent satellite bandwidth and the same ground segment infrastructure. For those professional video applications the last content processing (SVC) and satellite transport (DVB-S2 ACM) techniques are under deployment and this paper will present simulation results and link budgets estimations for a large number of future commercial applications. 1 Introduction Eutelsat operates 25 satellites in the geostationary arc from 15°W to 70.5°E offering a variety of services from corporate networks to broadcasting. The HOT BIRD™ con- stellation at 13°E constitutes the prime position for DTH (Direct to Home) and cable broadcasting, utilizing the full Ku-band spectrum from 10.70 GHz to 12.75 GHz. There are 102 transponders delivering about 1400 TV channels. The HOT BIRD™ service area reaches some 120 million satellite and cable households.
    [Show full text]
  • AMC-14 MO Final.Qxp 2/29/2008 1:15 PM Page 1
    AMC-14 MO final.qxp 2/29/2008 1:15 PM Page 1 THE VEHICLE THE SATELLITE PROTON HISTORY PROTON www.ilslaunch.com Lead designer was Vladimir Chelomei, DESCRIPTION who designed it with the intention of creating a powerful rocket for both TOTAL HEIGHT military payloads and as a high- 56.2 m (184 ft) performance ICBM. The program GROSS LIFTOFF was changed, and the rocket WEIGHT was developed exclusively for 691,272 kg launching spacecraft. (1,523,565 lbm) First named UR-500, but PROPELLANT UDMH and N O adopted the name 2 4 “Proton,” which also was INITIAL LAUNCH the name of the first July 16, 1965 three payloads Proton-1 Spacecraft launched. PAYLOAD FAIRINGS Proton launched Russian There are multiple payload fair- ing designs presently qualified for interplanetary missions to flight, including standard commer- the Moon, Venus, Mars, and cial payload fairings developed specif- Halley’s Comet. ically to meet the needs of our Western customers. Proton launched the Salyut space stations, the Mir BREEZE M UPPER STAGE SATELLITE OPERATOR core segment and both The Breeze M is powered by one pump-fed gim- SES AMERICOM baled main engine that develops thrust of 19.6 kN the Zarya and Zvezda www.ses-americom.com (4,400 lbf). The Breeze M is composed of a central core modules for today’s and a jettisonable additional propellant tank. Inert mass of the SATELLITE MANUFACTURER International Space stage at liftoff is approximately 2,370 kg (5,225 lbm). The quan- Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems Station. tity of propellant carried is dependent on specific mission require- www.lmcommercialspace.com ments and is varied to maximize mission performance.
    [Show full text]
  • 1. INTRODUCTION 2. EASY INSTALLATION GUIDE 8. Explain How to Download S/W by USB and How to Upload and Download 9. HOW to DOWNLO
    1. INTRODUCTION Overview…………………………………………………………………………..………………...……... 2 Main Features……………………………………………………………………………... ...………... ....4 2. EASY INSTALLATION GUIDE...…………...…………...…………...…………...……….. .. 3 3. SAFETY Instructions.………………………………………………………………………… …6 4. CHECK POINTS BEFORE USE……………………………………………………………… 7 Accessories Satellite Dish 5. CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS……………………………………………………………………….8 Front/Rear panel Remote controller Front Display 6. EQUIPMENT CONNECTION……………………………………………………………....… 11 CONNECTION WITH ANTENNA / TV SET / A/V SYSTEM 7. OPERATION…………………………………………………………………….………………….. 12 Getting Started System Settings Edit Channels EPG CAM(COMMON INTERFACE MODULE) Only CAS(CONDITIONAL ACCESS SYSTEM) USB Menu PVR Menu 8. Explain how to download S/W by USB and how to upload and download channels by USB……………………….……………………………………….…………………31 9. HOW TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE FROM PC TO RECEIVER…………….…32 10. Trouble Shooting……………………….……………………………………….………………34 11. Specifications…………………………………………………………………….……………….35 12. Glossary of Terms……………………………………………………………….……………...37 1 INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW This combo receiver is designed for using both free-to-air and encrypted channel reception. Enjoy the rich choice of more than 20,000 different channels, broadcasting a large range of culture, sports, cinema, news, events, etc. This receiver is a technical masterpiece, assembled with the highest qualified electronic parts. MAIN FEATURES • High Definition Tuners : DVB-S/DVB-S2 Satellite & DVB-T Terrestrial Compliant • DVB-S/DVB-S2 Satellite Compliant(MPEG-II/MPEG-IV/H.264)
    [Show full text]
  • From Strength to Strength Worldreginfo - 24C738cf-4419-4596-B904-D98a652df72b 2011 SES Astra and SES World Skies Become SES
    SES Annual report 2013 Annual Annual report 2013 From strength to strength WorldReginfo - 24c738cf-4419-4596-b904-d98a652df72b 2011 SES Astra and SES World Skies become SES 2010 2009 3rd orbital position Investment in O3b Networks over Europe 2008 2006 SES combines Americom & Coverage of 99% of New Skies into SES World Skies the world’s population 2005 2004 SES acquires New Skies Satellites Launch of HDTV 2001 Acquisition of GE Americom 1999 First Ka-Band payload in orbit 1998 Astra reaches 70m households in Europe Second orbital slot: 28.2° East 1996 SES lists on Luxembourg Stock Exchange First SES launch on Proton: ASTRA 1F Digital TV launch 1995 ASTRA 1E launch 1994 ASTRA 1D launch 1993 ASTRA 1C launch 1991 ASTRA 1B launch 1990 World’s first satellite co-location Astra reach: 16.6 million households in Europe 1989 Start of operations @ 19.2° East 1988 ASTRA 1A launches on board Ariane 4 1st satellite optimised for DTH 1987 Satellite control facility (SCF) operational 1985 SES establishes in Luxembourg Europe’s first private satellite operator WorldReginfo - 24c738cf-4419-4596-b904-d98a652df72b 2012 First emergency.lu deployment SES unveils Sat>IP 2013 SES reach: 291 million TV households worldwide SES maiden launch with SpaceX More than 6,200 TV channels 1,800 in HD 2010 First Ultra HD demo channel in HEVC 3rd orbital position over Europe 25 years in space With the very first SES satellite, ASTRA 1A, launched on December 11 1988, SES celebrated 25 years in space in 2013. Since then, the company has grown from a single satellite/one product/one-market business (direct-to-home satellite television in Europe) into a truly global operation.
    [Show full text]
  • Classification of Geosynchronous Objects Issue 12
    EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY EUROPEAN SPACE OPERATIONS CENTRE GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Space Debris Office CLASSIFICATION OF GEOSYNCHRONOUS OBJECTS ISSUE 12 by R. Choc and R. Jehn Produced with the DISCOS Database February 2010 ESOC Robert-Bosch-Str. 5, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany 3 Abstract This is a status report on geosynchronous objects as of the end of 2009. Based on orbital data in ESA’s DISCOS database and on orbital data provided by KIAM the situation near the geostationary ring (here defined as orbits with mean motion between 0.9 and 1.1 revolutions per day, eccentricity smaller than 0.2 and inclination below 30 deg) is analysed. From 1161 objects for which orbital data are available, 391 are controlled inside their longitude slots, 594 are drifting above, below or through GEO, 169 are in a libration orbit and 7 whose status could not be determined. Furthermore, there are 77 uncontrolled objects without orbital data (of which 66 have not been catalogued). Thus the total number of known objects in the geostationary region is 1238. During 2009 twenty-one spacecraft reached end-of-life. Eleven of them were reorbited following the IADC recommendations, one spacecraft was reorbited with a perigee of 225 km - it is not yet clear if it will enter the 200-km protected zone around GEO or not -, six spacecraft were reorbited too low and three spacecraft did not or could not make any reorbiting manouevre at all and are now librating inside the geostationary ring. If you detect any error or if you have any comment or question please contact R¨udiger Jehn European Space Operations Center Robert-Bosch-Str.
    [Show full text]
  • Realizing Resilient Tactical Networks with Maximum Government Control on High-Throughput Satellites
    WHITE PAPER Realizing Resilient Tactical Networks with Maximum Government Control on High-throughput Satellites 1 Wide-beam connectivity is an essential aspect of military satellite communications and High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology is proving to be ideally suited for many Government applications. While most satellite operators offer closed HTS architectures that are vendor-locked with very little control offered to users, the Intelsat Epic Next Generation (Epic) HTS architecture is enterprise- grade, open architecture and vendor-agnostic. Intelsat Epic allows Government and military access to bandwidth-efficient, higher data throughputs on a global-scale via a wide variety of user-chosen waveforms, modems and antennas. Intelsat is proud to present the next generation of satellite communications that features higher data throughput rates and security while offering cost-efficiencies across the board. Introduction High Throughput Satellites (HTS) have been the center of solutions. Interoperability between the various military attention for the past five years. It is important to note that branches, allied, and coalition forces continues to be a most of these systems have been purpose-built solutions to challenge. Finally, most military and government users require service homogeneous sets of users via closed architectures. operational coverage in remote and austere regions such Systems such as ViaSat Exede, Inmarsat Global Express, Hughes as deserts, jungles, and oceans—well outside of population Jupiter, and Eutelsat KA-SAT require new investments in centers for which these closed architectures are optimized. proprietary modem technologies and service architectures. These closed systems offer star-only connectivity and keep With the disconnects between these closed HTS solutions and quality of service control with the service provider, not the end the challenges faced by the Government, it is no wonder that users.
    [Show full text]
  • Telecommunikation Satellites: the Actual Situation and Potential Future Developments
    Telecommunikation Satellites: The Actual Situation and Potential Future Developments Dr. Manfred Wittig Head of Multimedia Systems Section D-APP/TSM ESTEC NL 2200 AG Noordwijk [email protected] March 2003 Commercial Satellite Contracts 25 20 15 Europe US 10 5 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 European Average 5 Satellites/Year US Average 18 Satellites/Year Estimation of cumulative value chain for the Global commercial market 1998-2007 in BEuro 35 27 100% 135 90% 80% 225 Spacecraft Manufacturing 70% Launch 60% Operations Ground Segment 50% Services 40% 365 30% 20% 10% 0% 1 Consolidated Turnover of European Industry Commercial Telecom Satellite Orders 2000 30 2001 25 2002 3 (7) Firm Commercial Telecom Satellite Orders in 2002 Manufacturer Customer Satellite Astrium Hispasat SA Amazonas (Spain) Boeing Thuraya Satellite Thuraya 3 Telecommunications Co (U.A.E.) Orbital Science PT Telekommunikasi Telkom-2 Indonesia Hangar Queens or White Tails Orders in 2002 for Bargain Prices of already contracted Satellites Manufacturer Customer Satellite Alcatel Space New Indian Operator Agrani (India) Alcatel Space Eutelsat W5 (France) (1998 completed) Astrium Hellas-Sat Hellas Sat Consortium Ltd. (Greece-Cyprus) Commercial Telecom Satellite Orders in 2003 Manufacturer Customer Satellite Astrium Telesat Anik F1R 4.2.2003 (Canada) Planned Commercial Telecom Satellite Orders in 2003 SES GLOBAL Three RFQ’s: SES Americom ASTRA 1L ASTRA 1K cancelled four orders with Alcatel Space in 2001 INTELSAT Launched five satellites in the last 13 month average fleet age: 11 Years of remaining life PanAmSat No orders expected Concentration on cash flow generation Eutelsat HB 7A HB 8 expected at the end of 2003 Telesat Ordered Anik F1R from Astrium Planned Commercial Telecom Satellite Orders in 2003 Arabsat & are expected to replace Spacebus 300 Shin Satellite (solar-array steering problems) Korea Telecom Negotiation with Alcatel Space for Koreasat Binariang Sat.
    [Show full text]
  • Spectrum and the Technological Transformation of the Satellite Industry Prepared by Strand Consulting on Behalf of the Satellite Industry Association1
    Spectrum & the Technological Transformation of the Satellite Industry Spectrum and the Technological Transformation of the Satellite Industry Prepared by Strand Consulting on behalf of the Satellite Industry Association1 1 AT&T, a member of SIA, does not necessarily endorse all conclusions of this study. Page 1 of 75 Spectrum & the Technological Transformation of the Satellite Industry 1. Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 1 2. Executive Summary ............................................................................................. 4 2.1. What the satellite industry does for the U.S. today ............................................... 4 2.2. What the satellite industry offers going forward ................................................... 4 2.3. Innovation in the satellite industry ........................................................................ 5 3. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 7 3.1. Overview .................................................................................................................. 7 3.2. Spectrum Basics ...................................................................................................... 8 3.3. Satellite Industry Segments .................................................................................... 9 3.3.1. Satellite Communications ..............................................................................
    [Show full text]